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6th Jan
We had some time to waste so we had a wander around the town again as it was so nice and went for some breaky, found a café with lovely compfy sofas – was so nice, the sofa is something I really miss ;) Our bus was at 1pm, then we arrive din surfers about an hour later. We had a look around the harbour and local shops then wandered over to the beach. We were really disappointed with surfers as we thought it would be this nice small quaint place, but it was so built up like Benidorm I had a little run on the beach then went to get my trainers and went for a proper run. We then had our pasta again for dinner in the hostel and went for a drink on the harbour but it was really quiet.
Next day we got the bus in to the main part of town and went for breaky. Then we were picked up from our hostel for our surf lesson !!! Was quite nervous as the night before I had a dream someone got eaten by a shark ; ) So we got suited up with our vests and I was given a ridiculously large surfboard – apparently its easier the bigger it is – I couldn’t even get it under my arm like a proper surfer, so I looked ridiculous ! So 1st lesson on the beach was how to get on to the board on your belly then we went out to give it a go, was so much fun ! Really hard work getting out passed the waves though. So we managed to catch a few and had a good 40 minutes surfing. Then back to shore for the lesson on standing !! Oh my goodness, I couldn’t even do it on dry land !! But we gave it a go, got thrown off and dunked so many times but I was determined and I managed it, I screamed so loud people probably thought I was in danger, was such a good feeling !! managed a couple more times too which was awesome ! Poor Lou really hurt her finger though and had to spend then next few days going back and forth to mcds for free ice !
In the hostel we had a wine and cheese evening, which consisted of boxes of wine and a plate of cheese squares and crackers, never the less was a great opportunity to chat to people and we ended up spending the night drinking with about 8 others, so was great fun.
Next day we got the bus to Brisbane, arrived at the best hostel yet – a YHA. Was so nice and had a roof top pool. We met 3 of the guys we were with the night before and sat by the pool. Then we got ready for night out, met up with Andy too from our 1st tour. Went for a Nandos ;) Lous friends from home met up with us too as they have moved to Brisbane.
Next day was Australia Zoo !! So we got the train and Helena who was staying in our hostel that we first met on boxing day at the races, came with us Was such a great day !! See pics ;)
Then we had another night out, with Helena and met Amy & Jade, the girls I met in Thailand, we went for a nice Vietnamese meal and then out to Cloud Land which is a new bar, was gorgeous. The next morning we had to get the 7am bus to Noosa. We had breaky in our hostel bar when we arrived and they served the most yummy toast, that real thick white bread and I had vegemite & peanut butter, not on same ones ;) mm ! We then got the shuttle in to the town and it’s the most gorgeous place weve been yet I think. All the houses are amazing and the shops sell such beautiful things, just gorgeous. So because of the shops, it took us a couple of hours to make it to the beach ! We finally made it though and it was gorgeous. Sunbathed for a few hours then wandered up to the town for a gorgeous lunch. We had a mezze plate and a lovely brie bruchetta with apple and caramelized onions, can you tell I love this place? We then had a fab arvo of shopping and I got some stunning flip flops with bday money from sis (thanks Nic ) and we both got a new bikini ! Was great fun and finally went back to the hostel at about 6pm. We treated ourselves to a nice dinner in the hostel restaurant as we’d had such a fab day and it was SO delicious, was a beef curry….best ive ever had !! So nice.! We then chatted to the other 4 girls in our room for the rest of the night.
Next morning I went out for a run along the water front, gorgeous morning. We then headed to supermarket to stock up and got the bus back in to the main town, we had overheard there were lockers there so we took our big bags as our next greyhound was 5pm so saved us coming back. BUT we nearly didn’t get the bus…..the locker got jammed and it wouldn’t open for about 45 minutes !! The woman tried to help but couldn’t, said she would call the people out but it might not be until the next day – we were trying not to freak out, then a man came along so we asked for help ! Bit of team work and we finally managed to get it open, honestly was so worrying ;)
Our next stop was Hervey Bay, we arrived quite late and were up the next morning for the 7am bus for our Fraser Island trip. We got the ferry over and ouyr frist stop was a sub tropical rain forest so we had a nice walk through there then went to the resort we were staying the night for our buffet lunch. In the afternoon we drove along 75 mile beach…it was amazing, driving on the beach !! We were driving along and Lou and I spotted this tiny plane, we were both like “no way would we ever go in that” then the pilt came on the bus…did his sales pitch, we looked at each other and then said “ shall we ? yeah …ok lets do it !!” haha ! Couldn’t believe what I was doing !! but it was SO worth it, was amazing. Such a great feeling and amazing views !!
We then landed by a shipwreck but I was shaking so much surprised got any photos at all. Then a visit to the champagne pools, a small section of rock pools you could swim in, as you cant swim in the sea at fraser because of sharks !! Then back to the resort for dinner.
Next day our 1st stop was Lake Wabby, which was right next to a huge sand blow, amazing, we had a laugh rolling down the hill in to the lake, was gorgeous. The most gorgeous was Lake McKenzie though, absolutely out of this world. We spent a lovely 2 hours just lazing in the lake. What a fabulous 2 days.
Were now back in Hervey Bay and waiting on our midnight overnight bus to Airlie Beach which is about 18 hours. From there we do our 2 day boat trip on the powerplay & we cant wait !! Just hoping for sunny weather !!
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